Elisabethwarte, Observation tower in Weistrach, Lower Austria
The Elisabethwarte is a stone observation tower in Weistrach standing 18.5 meters tall. The structure features five floors and a small battlement at the top, positioned on the Plattenberg at 750 meters (2,461 feet) above sea level.
The tower was built around 1900 and has served as a viewpoint in the region ever since. Its construction reflects the building style of that era and makes it a testimony to early 20th-century Austrian architecture.
The name Elisabethwarte honors Empress Elisabeth, whose sculpture by artist Paul Kohl is mounted on the tower itself. This monument reflects how the historical empress remains meaningful to the local community and visitors who pass through.
The tower is open from March through November, accessible from sunrise to sunset, with 82 steps leading to the upper viewing platform. A dedicated parking area for visitors is located nearby, with approximately 10 to 15 minutes of walking time to reach the tower.
From the top, visitors see not only the southern Mostviertel region but also the Gesäuse mountains and parts of Upper Austria, offering rare long-distance views across multiple states. This far-reaching perspective makes this observation point an unusual opportunity to grasp the geographic diversity of Austria from a single location.
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